The tragedy happened at around 11.30pm on Tuesday on the junction between Princess Drive and Finch Road.

Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them on 0800-555 111.

* Brian Jacobs, 33, of Ashbury Road, Dovecot, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, perverting the course of justice, failing to stop at the scene of an accident and driving without insurance or MOT.

He is due to appear before Liverpool magistrates on Monday September 8.